Obituary of Margaret Mary Yellen

Margaret Mary Yellen (nee McDonald)
May 23, 1927-May 20, 2022.
Marg passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2022 at Lanark Lodge, Perth, surrounded by her family, just 3 days before her 95th birthday.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Hobart (Hobie) Yellen (2000). She will be sadly missed by her much loved daughters Debbie (Terry Shea) and Mary (Dave Boldt). Grammie to her adored grandchildren Tori Shea (Ammon Quartey) and Carter Shea. Also Mother to Charlie. Marg was predeceased by her parents Peter and Annie McDonald,as well as her much loved sisters Mary (Roy Payea), Ellen (Graydon Hamilton), Annabelle (Andy Pepper), Ida (Larry Lalonde), Ina ( Richard Payea) and Rita Hampton. Also predeceased by Hobie's sisters and brothers William-Byron Yellen, Marjorie (Arthur) Budd, Frank (Doris) Yellen, Catherine Yellen, and Hugh Yellen. She was the last Aunt to many adoring nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. Marg was a kind, generous homemaker and farm wife who took great care of her family. She babysat many over the years and cherished her many friends and family. She loved to play euchre and bingo, bake, garden, and put together puzzles. She made many lifelong friends attending events at the Montague Forget-me-not Club and the Smiths Falls Civitan. Debbie and Mary would like to thank all of Marg's Lanark Lodge family who showed her so much love and compassion during the past 2 years. Friends may pay their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home (112 Beckwith St N, Smiths Falls) on Friday May 27^th from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church on Saturday May 28^th at 11am. A reception will follow the service at the Smiths Falls Citivan. Burial will take place at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery following the reception. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Marg’s memory to Lanark Lodge.